H. ‘Chameleon’
Hosta ‘Chameleon’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Caprice Farm Nursery.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Caprice Farm Nursery |
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by Caprice Farm Nursery, *Hosta* 'Chameleon' is a large cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its dark green leaves with white to chartreuse margins, a color combination that can shift in appearance depending on light exposure and season.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 56 inches (142.2 cm) and a height of 38 inches (96.5 cm), making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its large, 12-inch-long leaves with 8 to 10 vein pairs provide substantial texture, and it pairs well with ferns or shade-tolerant perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Astilbe*. It is not suited for containers due to its size.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable for this cultivar in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 56 in (142.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Flower scape height | 44 in (111.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Blazing Saddles’ (2000)
- H. ‘Earth Angel’ (2002)
- H. ‘Amazing Matthew’ (2003)
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Border Street’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #972